Hosts Jeff Probst It is setting the record straight about why Survivor The ending consists of two parts.
“It actually started when CBS asked us months before filming if it would be possible for Season 47 to do 14 episodes instead of 13,” Probst said on the Thursday, December 12 episode of the show. “on fire” Podcast. “They had some things they wanted to try on their schedule, and part of that work would depend on whether or not we could produce 14 episodes. So (executive producer) Matt (van wagon) So I sat down and divided the finish into parts and examined whether and how we could achieve it.
Probst explained that the final two episodes would then be separated Genevieve Mushlock Fifth place.
“What we quickly realized was that if we structured it so that the first part got us down to four players, then in the second part we could spend more time with the final four as we progressed to the final four challenge,” Probst said. “The last one.” “Because our endings are usually so full of content that we don’t have enough time to show all the stories we want to show.”
the Survivor The finale will last for two hours instead of three with only four players – Rachel Lamont, Sam Phalen, Sue Smee, and Tini Chirichello – Advance to the final on December 18, instead of the usual five. Viewers will now get an additional hour of… Survivor When the season is said and done.
“It really worked because we were able to highlight things that we wouldn't normally highlight,” Probst said. “And that was a great reminder to us that sometimes you need to step back and examine what you're doing — just because you've always done it this way, doesn't mean you always have to stay that way.”
Now that there are only four people in the end – Instead of the typical five – fans wondered if it would be possible to return to the final two formats.
When asked if it was possible to have a final three that turned into a final two, Probst responded: “That would be the way I would set it up if we were doing the final two. It's certainly possible, but I don't want to have speculation that doesn't go to Anywhere.
They're not the last, Probst explained. “I don't want to confuse or disappoint anyone,” he added. “But I will say it's a great end to a great season.”
the Survivor The Season 47 finale airs on CBS Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. ET.